On Wednesday, October 1st, we'll begin our next 13-week GriefShare cycle. GriefShare is designed for those mourning the loss of a loved one; a spouse, a child, a parent, a close friend. Each week we'll meet from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. We will view a video, and discuss both the video and daily exercises. You will have the opportunity to share with others who are grieving, others who understand what you are going through.  

Registration fee is $20; it covers all 13 weeks, and includes your copy of the GriefShare workbook. Scholarships are available. You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen. Registration can be found at this link.

All women of Christ UMC as well as friends and neighbors are welcome to attend a weekend of rest and renewal at camp Gretna Glen. The retreat is a way to foster fellowship among women who desire to grow closer to God. The theme of the retreat will be From Wonderful to Woeful: Women of the Bible. Each session will focus on a different woman of the Bible and how her story might impact our faith. This year the leadership team includes: Jen Hopple, Marge Kramer, Jeanmarie Loss, Pam Nicholson, Diana Ricci, and Pastor Tawny. We always appreciate extra help, so if you are interested in assisting with a small piece of the retreat, please reach out to let us know!

The retreat will be held at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center from the evening of Friday, November 7th through lunch on Sunday, November 9th.

The 14^th Annual Men’s Retreat will be held at Camp Innabah for a 4-part program inspired by Adam Hamilton’s Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It. Phil Newcomer–attorney, life-long Methodist, preacher’s kid, Christ Servant Minister, and member of Jarrettown UMC (where his wife, Dorry, serves as the pastor!)–will be leading the weekend for all to learn how the example of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, can ignite a new flame of faith within all.

Prices: $155 (2 Nights/5 Meals), $135 (1 Night/3 Meals), or $75 (Sat. Day/2 Meals)

Contact Ed Hartmann to register: 215-896-3399 or edhart3399@gmail.com

The Christmas gift card pre-order form is here! Please put your name, phone number and email address at the top of the form. We must receive payment when you order. The last day to order is November 9 and we hope the gift cards will be in the first week of December. If you need a gift card before that we have quite a bit of inventory. Remember the money we make on the sale of gift cards helps the church to pay for trustee projects around the church.. You can pick the form up at the gift card desk or see it at this link. Happy Shopping!

All are welcome to join us for an interactive 60-minute Information Session to learn more about living with dementia and the small things you can do to show support to the members of your community.

After the session you will be able to:

--Describe Dementia and know the most common type

--Identify early signs & symptoms

--Effectively communicate with a person living with dementia

When the session is over you can call yourself a DEMENTIA FRIEND!

Contact the church office for more information. Contact Dementia Friendly Montgomery County to RSVP (encouraged but not required).

The holidays often come wrapped in lights, music, and celebration—but if you’re grieving the death of a loved one, this season can feel overwhelming, isolating, and painfully different. In fact, it may feel impossible to face this season, or maybe you’re wishing you could just hibernate until January. On Monday, November 17th, at 1:30 PM, we'll be offering Surviving the Holidays, a one-time program that offers tips to navigate the upcoming season. There is no charge for this event. We'll meet in the Reichley classroom, located next to the church office.

Get Ready for Santa!! Santa Claus is coming to our annual Breakfast with Santa on Sat., Dec. 13th, 2025, from 8 AM - 10:30 AM. While you enjoy pancakes, sausage and hot chocolate (with a gluten-free option), you’ll have a chance to talk to Santa and have your picture taken with him! It will be a great time, and it continues to be affordable for all: $3 for adults, $2 for children under 12 (children 2 and under are free) with a maximum of $10 per family. Tickets will be available at the door - don’t miss this wonderful family event. 

We also need volunteers for this event! We’re looking for servers, set up and clean up crews - sign up here!

Join us at 12 PM on December 13th for our 2nd annual Wreaths Across America ceremony and laying of wreaths for all of our veterans at the Orvilla Road Cemetery! We will bless and pray for those who have served, The ceremony will also include a time to read their names and toll a bell of remembrance in acknowledgement of their service and sacrifice. To conclude the ceremony, wreaths will be placed upon the graves of each veteran in our cemetery. We encourage your participation in this event–please invite those close to you for this time of remembrance.

We are in need of sponsorships of wreaths for our cemetery! You can sponsor a wreath here. Once you select your sponsorship, you are able to donate wreaths to a specific location–the code for CUMC’s cemetery is PACUOR. Each wreath is $17; have about 12-14 veterans in our cemetery. Join us in celebrating and honoring our veterans across the country for all they have given to us and our country!